The complexities of India’s Neighbourhood first Policy
Every nation desire to have peace and stability in its neighbourhood. It is a pre-requisite for the development of a nation. Being surrounded by...
An Ancient Empire – Its Propaganda and Modern Parallels
Some 2700 years ago, a young king began his reign in Assyria. At the time, it was the world's greatest empire and the Assyrians...
Is Nusantara Ready? Analyzing the New Capital’s Preparedness for a Historic Event
Indonesia's Independence Day is a significant annual occasion, marked with formal ceremonies attended by the nation's leaders and international dignitaries. Beyond the official events,...
EU-Thailand: An Increasingly Harmonious Relationship
The European Union (EU) and Thailand have agreed on a Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA) which is a significant step in their bilateral relations....
ISIS, Its Affiliates, and U.S. Counterterrorism Strategies Against Syria
ISIS and affiliate groups have had immense influence on security situations globally. Syria's situation in particular, exacerbated the current and ongoing conflict, and its...
The Weakening of Political Opposition in Indonesia
Indonesia, as the third largest democracy in the world, has experienced various changes in its political dynamics since the Reformation era. The democratic system...
Diplomatic Engagements: Understanding India’s Interests in the African Continent
Abstract: India’s diplomatic engagements with the African continent are guided by a wide array of geopolitical, geostrategic, and geo-economic imperatives and logic needed to...
Digital Diplomacy and Conflict: The Israel-Palestine Social Media War
In a world where conflicts are often fought with hashtags as much as with bullets, the Israel-Palestine conflict exemplifies the immense power of social...
Silencing the Messenger: Pakistan’s Press Freedom in Downward Spiral
From surveillance and coercion to physical violence and online abuse, methods used to suppress unwanted truth-telling have evolved. Recently, a new weapon has been...
Captagon Crisis: A Silent Plague for the Middle East
The Middle East, a geopolitical region with lands around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea that are frequently associated with a...